Here’s another offering in the quickly-growing collection of man-geared diaper bags.  Recently featured in People Magazine and popular with celebrity families such as that of Felicity Huffman and her husband, the Guy Infant Gear (GIG) Messenger Bag has a lot to offer dads on the go.  This sleek black bag looks like any other hip messenger bag, so no one even needs to know that it is full of diapers and other baby accessories. It is also well-designed to hold everything you need from baby essentials to dad essentials like cell phone, ipod, keys, etc.  Outside pockets keep things handy.

I think this bag is so non-diaper bag like in its design that it will have an extended life far beyond your child’s days in diapers.  You can purchase one for $115 at LaLaLing.com.  It would make a great gift for a dad-to-be, too.

The name of this diaper bag, Serendipity by 2 Red Hens, matches the patchwork like, serendipity-style choices of color and prints of this diaper bag - that’s what caught my eye among all the other choices. It’s a whimsical idea and look that’s very appealing.

Also very appealing to me is the compact size: 18×13x6″. Even with its tailored-down dimensions it includes a coordinating changing pad, four exterior pockets and three interior pockets, a button and loop top closure and can hold up to 50 pounds of gear.  It’s good to know that if you had to take along plenty of baby gear, this otherwise petite and delicate-looking Serendipity Diaper Bag by 2 Red Hens would easily accommodate your needs.

Visit  Libellulacreations.com to view this item, priced at $108.00.

This Wooden Chest of Treasures measures 18″x8″x13″H which means it’s sized to fit on top of baby’s changing table or chest of drawers for easy access to baby items. Made by Baby Gift Creations, the 6 cloth-lined wicker baskets are included and come filled with the following layette items: 3 100% Cotton blankets, a Lamb snugly, onesie, hat & booties, 3 burp pads, 8 washcloths and 3 terry toys - making this Wooden Chest of Treasures a great baby shower gift.

I know that I would appreciate all the lovely items but I’d already be thinking of how best I could use the chest and baskets for storage. My first choice would be to set this chest on or near the changing table where I could fill the the baskets with diapering essentials.

You can view this treasure chest at BabyBoyStyle.com . The Wooden Chest of Treasures is priced at $145 and is delivered already gift wrapped.

I know of more than a few men who are content to sit back and let mommy do all the diaper duty. Luckily my husband didn’t fall into this category, but many of my friends’ husbands unfortunately do. This Daddy’s Doodie diaper changing apron is a great “gag” gift for the new daddy or for the reluctant diaper-changer. It is practical, too, as the apron is made of soil-resistant machine washable material and has plenty of space to keep all kinds of necessities. The apron also comes with “emergency” nipples, baby wipes, rubber gloves, disposable diaper, and, of course, a face mask.

The apron can be personalized with the father’s first name for an additional $9.95 per first line of text. Not only would this make a great shower gift for a co-ed baby shower, but it would also be a good holiday gift for a novice daddy. You can purchase it at CindysThrows.com for $14.95 (without personalization).”Daddy’s Doodie” originated from Cindy (of CindysThrows.com) and her husband Mark, from their ranch in Montana, so you can feel good buying this product knowing it’s made in the USA.

Baby Phat has pulled out all the stops for the Baby Changer. Not only does it sport the rhinestone leopard on the outside, but the inside boasts leopard print and zip pockets. Handy and pretty — what more could a mom ask for?

Happily, looking stylish and having fun with your baby accessories does not have to be expensive. You could easily give this changer as a present to a mom-to-be without breaking the bank, as it is $14.99 on sale. There’s a choice of black with pink leopard or white with pink leopard. I like that you get function and style from this baby traveling necessity at BabyPhat.com.

If you have children then you know you need to be prepared at all times for quick changes. The Quick Change by Baby Star holds a travel pack of wipes and two to four diapers. This is perfect for keeping in the glove compartment or carrying in your purse when you’re on an outing and don’t want to carry the whole diaper bag.

You can think of a hundred and one ways this Quick Change would come in handy. The Balloons Blue color reminds me of visits to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a place where the Quick Change would really be advantageous. Visit the web site at LittleButterflyKiss.com and purchase one for  just $14.40.